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legalism

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A quick definition of legalism:

Legalism is when people focus too much on following rules and laws, even if it doesn't make sense or isn't fair. It's like when someone cares more about following the exact words of a law than doing what's right. Sometimes lawyers use big, complicated words that only they understand, which is called legalism too. A legalist is someone who thinks following rules is more important than being fair or kind.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Legalism is a way of thinking that places a lot of importance on following rules and laws, sometimes to the point where it becomes meaningless. It can also refer to the use of legal jargon or phrases by lawyers.

Example 1: A person who believes that moral conduct is solely based on following rules and duties is exhibiting legalism. For example, someone who thinks that it's only wrong to steal because it's against the law, rather than because it's morally wrong, is being legalistic.

Example 2: Legalism can also refer to the use of legal jargon or phrases by lawyers. For example, using phrases like "pursuant to" or "hereinbefore" can make legal documents difficult for non-lawyers to understand.

Both examples illustrate the definition of legalism by showing how it can lead to a focus on rules and technicalities rather than the underlying moral or practical considerations. In the first example, legalism can lead to a lack of empathy or understanding of the reasons behind laws and rules. In the second example, legalism can make legal documents inaccessible to people who are not familiar with legal jargon.

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Why is it taking so long for WashU to get back to me. Ppl are getting acceptances in a month or less
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@BookLover125: RETWEET
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11:12
is it bad i lied about getting into case western bc my parents are bugging me about my first a
@BookLover125: they are so impressed with your application they are renaming the library after you before admitting you
Do you know not everyone says they were ED?
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No they shouldn’t be bugging you this is stressful enough without them adding More. Do what u gotta do
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Got jokes I see
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11:13
its sooo stressful and im not even done applying
Just apply and get the A lol
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11:13
got like 3 more apps
there should be a law school draft akin to the NFL Draft where law schools can recruit us
or a MaxPreps esque high light video where Deans can rank us
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11:15
In this analogy is the LSAT the NFL combine
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11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
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Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
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@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
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